Blacktip Reef Shark

Blacktip Reef shark are among the most popular Sharks inhabiting the tropical coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, because Black Tip Reef Sharks prefer shallow, inshore waters. They are typical in appearance of how humans imagine a shark to look, and can be seen at our big ocean tank!

Fun facts!

Watch our sharks swim overhead in our Underwater Ocean Tunnel

Spot the Black Tip Reef Sharks prominent black tip on its fins

Black Tip Reef Sharks live in the same home for a few years at a time

Find out why Sharks are not dangerous to humans

The main threat to the Blacktip Reef Shark is human disturbance and intervention.